Experimental Forest
Although part of it suffered during the huge Hayman Fire of 2002 (the largest forest fire in Colorado’s recent history), the Experimental Forest still hosts many mountain birds, including the elusive Flammulated Owl, which can be heard here after dark during May and June.
County: Teller
Habitat: Mixed-Conifer Forest
Directions: Take US 24 to Woodland Park. Turn right on CO 67 and head 8.7 miles to the Experiment Forest entrance on the right (just past Manitou Lake, see below).
Delorme: 50 D2
Roads of Colorado: 88 C3
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 0
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission: Free
Restrictions: Falling trees in burned areas can be deadly
Parking: Mostly roadside parking
Lodging: Hotel in Woodland Park
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited
Elevation: 7829
Latitude: 39.0996
Longitude: -105.09004
Amenities
| Restrooms | No |
| Drinking Fountain | No |
| Gravel Trails | No |
| Paved Trails | No |
| Platform/Blind | No |
| Boardwalk | No |
| Concession | No |
| Visitor Center | No |
| Gift Shop | No |
| Primitive | No |
| Camping | |
| Picnic | |
| Hunting | |
| Fishing |